The Legacy of Abandoned US Military Equipment in Afghanistan
The United States’ tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade military campaign but ignited a new era of...
U.S. Demands Return of Left-Over Military Equipment in Afghanistan
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade-long military presence in the region. However, the aftermath...
Redefining Restraint: Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine and the Fallout for Arms Control
The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted global arms control, as escalating actions on both sides have severely undermined the prospects for arms...
The HX-2 Karma: Revolutionizing Modern Warfare While Preserving Ethical Boundaries
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the battlefield, the HX-2 Karma emerges as a pivotal innovation that melds precision, intelligence, and...
China’s Maritime Militia: Fishing for Resources, Militarizing the Indian Ocean
China's state-backed fishing fleet, led by the shadowy Maritime Militia, has rapidly evolved into a symbol of unchecked resource exploitation, ecological degradation, and geopolitical...
Star Wars Reality: The Rise of Space-Based Weapons Systems
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, humanity’s first artificial satellite, sparking a new era of exploration and innovation. Today, the subject of space...
Selective Non-Proliferation
The latest U.S. sanctions targeting Pakistan’s missile development program, announced on December 18, 2024, mark yet another instance of Washington’s inability—or unwillingness—to grasp the...
SQUAD: A Silver Lining For Quad?
Smaller alliances of nations or ‘minilaterals’ have become indispensable in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region. This article examines how SQUAD’s emergence as...
An Overview of Contemporary Naval Vessels’ Categorization
Modern warships represent the cutting edge of naval engineering, designed to conduct variety of duties at sea. Warships are generally classified based on size,...
China’s Big but Weak Navy: The illusion of Maritime Power
China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming the world's largest navy by sheer number of vessels. However, size...